Heavy Rains in North India, But Chandigarh and Surrounding Areas Still Hot
Over the past week, heavy rains have hit parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. However, Chandigarh, along with Punjab and Haryana, is still waiting for some relief from the summer heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that hot and humid conditions will continue in these areas for several more days.
According to the latest IMD update, the thunderstorm alerts issued in the Chandigarh region have not resulted in significant weather activity. Despite several warnings, the weather has mainly been dry, with only brief clouds, occasional gusty winds, and light showers.
On Sunday, Chandigarh reported a maximum temperature of 39.8°C, which is slightly higher than normal. The minimum temperature was 25°C, remaining below the average for this time of year. The airport recorded an even higher maximum of 40.2°C and a minimum of 27.6°C.
Temperatures were similarly warm across the broader region. In Haryana, the average maximum temperature increased slightly and was about 2.3 degrees above normal. Rohtak recorded the highest temperature in Haryana at 42.1°C, with several locations in Punjab also exceeding 40°C.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40 to 50 km/h across parts of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, but due to the limited effects of similar warnings last week, significant weather changes are not anticipated for the Tricity region.
Looking ahead, only light rainfall is expected at isolated locations through Wednesday, along with partly cloudy skies. After that, no alerts have been issued, indicating mainly stable and dry weather for northwestern India.
Meteorologists note that a lack of strong western disturbances is limiting rainfall in Chandigarh and nearby areas, even as other northern states enjoy heavy downpours. For the upcoming days, temperatures in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula are expected to remain between 36°C and 38°C, with nighttime lows between 25°C and 27°C.
An IMD meteorologist explained that the current weather reflects a typical transition phase before the monsoon. While nearby regions have experienced significant rainfall, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana have remained mostly dry, leading to warmer daytime temperatures and humid nights.
Residents should prepare for continued heat, as the situation does not seem to improve soon. Although temperatures are not expected to reach extremes like earlier this month, the mix of warm days, humid nights, and limited rainfall will likely keep discomfort levels high in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and across Punjab and Haryana for the rest of the week.
